Sterile Processing

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Removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is refered to as..

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cleaning

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The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne pathogens is ...

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decontamination

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microorganisms on a contaminated items is refered to as

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bioburden

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the ventilation system should be designed to maintain what kind of air pressure?

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negative air pressure

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PPE stand for? and consists of what?

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Personal Protective equipment, scrub attire, impervious gown, eye-face mask, head covering, fluid-protective shoes, gloves

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what are some acceptable containers for transporting contaminated items?

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covered or enclosed carts, bins with lids, sterilzation containers with solid bottom, and impermeable bags

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what is the most important step in decontamination?

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cleaning followed by thorough rinsing

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a lumen shdoul be cleaned how?

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by hand to ensure the lumen is free of debris

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groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water are?

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biofilms

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What parameters of water must be tested to ensure quality?

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hardness, pH, presence of minerals, and organic/inorganic substances

Front 11

this is a type of automated cleaning equpment, transmit sound waves through a cleaning solution..

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ultrasonic cleaners

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the mechanical action that produces sound waves to clean is called

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cavitation

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what are the two types of mechanic washers used today?

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washer-sterilizer/washer-decontaminator

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how should a washer be loaded?

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heavy containers on the bottom, peel packs on their side front to back, and bowls on their side

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all instruments received from another facility should be what before use?

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completely reprocessed

Front 16

why are flexible endoscopes difficult to clean?

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because of their numerous small channels and size.

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what test is used on a flexible endoscope?

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leak test

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what is used to test ultrasonic machines?

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foil

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what processing method should be used for a critical item?

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sterilization

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what processing method shoul dbe used for a semicritical item?

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high-level disinfectant

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Removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is refered to as..

Back 21

cleaning

Front 22

The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne pathogens is ...

Back 22

decontamination

Front 23

microorganisms on a contaminated items is refered to as

Back 23

bioburden

Front 24

the ventilation system should be designed to maintain what kind of air pressure?

Back 24

negative air pressure

Front 25

PPE stand for? and consists of what?

Back 25

Personal Protective equipment, scrub attire, impervious gown, eye-face mask, head covering, fluid-protective shoes, gloves

Front 26

what are some acceptable containers for transporting contaminated items?

Back 26

covered or enclosed carts, bins with lids, sterilzation containers with solid bottom, and impermeable bags

Front 27

what is the most important step in decontamination?

Back 27

cleaning followed by thorough rinsing

Front 28

a lumen shdoul be cleaned how?

Back 28

by hand to ensure the lumen is free of debris

Front 29

groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water are?

Back 29

biofilms

Front 30

What parameters of water must be tested to ensure quality?

Back 30

hardness, pH, presence of minerals, and organic/inorganic substances